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Educational Master Facility Plan
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The Winnetka Public Schools and our community have been working collaboratively on Future Ready D36, a comprehensive Educational Master Facility Plan - the District's first long-range plan in over 20 years. This process initially began in December 2015 by examining enrollment. The planning process incorporates the study of facilities and sites, building capacity and utilization, and grade level configuration. It is designed to align our school facilities, our enrollment, and our vision for teaching and learning to meet the needs of current and future students in a fiscally responsible manner.
The highest priority facility needs identified through the planning process include:
- Safety & Security updates to reflect best practices, in consultation with the Winnetka Police and Fire Departments.
- Accessibility upgrades per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), to ensure that students, staff, and visitors with disabilities have equitable access to facilities.
- HVAC system upgrades to improve indoor air quality and year round temperature control for all instructional spaces.
- Classroom, lab, and common area renovations to support dynamic instruction, promote student collaboration, and enhance experiential, hands-on learning.
- Multi-purpose cafeteria and gym space renovations or additions to serve District needs and community use.
- The School Board approved the District's long term Educational Master Facility Plan at its October 23, 2018 meeting.
To view the entire Educational Master Facility Plan, click here.
To view the Educational Master Facility Plan At-a-Glance, click here.
A Letter from Superintendent Kocanda and Board President Kristen Hertel
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October 26, 2018
Dear Winnetka Public Schools Community,
We would like to share some exciting news. As a result of the October 23, 2018 Board Meeting, we have an approved Educational Master Facility Plan (EMFP). The EMFP is a facility plan and vision to guide our decision-making and priorities over the next 10 years. The implementation planning has commenced.
The Board committed to include the following components in the EMFP:
- K-4; 5-8 Grade Level Configuration with consolidation to a single (1) 5-8 grade campus at Carleton Washburne School and a 5-year utilization plan for The Skokie School. This model upholds the neighborhood schools configuration.
- Baseline facility needs that recognize priorities for:
- Health, Life Safety items/projects
- Safety and security enhancements
- ADA accessibility upgrades
- HVAC upgrades with improved indoor air quality and temperature regulation
- Domestic water pipe replacement
- Electrical capacity upgrades
- Updated and multi-tiered modernized instructional and common spaces to afford greatest flexibility in future planning. This includes multi-purpose cafeteria and gym space renovations or additions to serve District needs and community use.
- Sustainability planning for Air Quality, Student-Centric Design, Sustainable Operations, and Energy Consumption as some of the high priority items among a range of important topics addressed in the EMFP.
- Redistricting Plan (shared no later than spring 2019) in consultation with School Board, District administrators, community leaders, and Village and safety officials, to determine changes to the elementary school attendance boundaries and the implementation timeline to achieve optimal enrollments and elimination of the short-term Kindergarten plan.
We are extremely grateful for the many ways parents, staff, and community members have dedicated time and expertise to help the Board reach this decision. We would especially like to acknowledge those who served on the Core Team to help the District address complex challenges and determine wise solutions.
As planning begins immediately to define the first phase of our long-range EMFP, we are also looking ahead to an April 2, 2019 referendum. You may continue to follow the process by accessing future dates and meeting materials at www.winnetka36.org.
Again, thank you for the collective energy you have invested on behalf of our students. The District and School Board believes the EMFP will help support the needs of all students for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Trisha Kocanda Kristen Hertel
Superintendent School Board President
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For documents and meeting materials regarding Future Ready D36, please see below.
2018
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December 2018
12/20/2018
12/19/2018
A Letter from Superintendent Kocanda and Board President Hertel
12/18/2018
Video of Educational Master Facility Plan Presentation
Educational Master Facility Plan Presentation (4.05 MB)
12/14/2018
12/10/2018
Work Session Presentation (5.1 MB)
Phase 1 Facilities Plan Options (100.67 KB)
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November 2018
11/30/2018
November 2018 Board Highlights
11/27/2018
Video of Educational Master Plan: Future Ready D36 Board Presentation
11/20/2018
11/12/2018
Board Memo - Architect RFQ Process (177.56 KB)
EMFP Approval Community Postcard (1013.9 KB)
Board Memo: Approval of Pre-Construction Work by Pepper Construction (138.73 KB)
Educational Master Facility Plan Timeline (762.95 KB)
EMFP Work Session (4.56 MB)
Phase 1 Facilities Plan Options (63.81 KB)
Phase 1 Facilities Plan Options Facility Assesment Breakouts (117.67 KB)
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October 2018
10/26/2018
A Message from Superintendent Kocanda & Board President Kristen Hertel
EMFP Press Release Download (437.47 KB)
October 2018 Board Highlights
10/23/2018
Board Approved Educational Master Facility Plan Download (3.88 MB)
Educational Master Facility Plan Board Presentation Download (899.76 KB)
Video of Educational Master Facility Plan Board Presentation
Educational Master Facility Plan Board Memo Download (195.72 KB)10/18/2018
October Winnetka Wire
10/10/2018
Construction Manager Selection Process Memo Download (109.09 KB)
Work Session Materials Download (4.59 MB)
School Board Work Session Recap
Work Session Recap, October 10, 2018
10/02/2018
EMFP Update-October 2, 2018 Download (82.89 KB)
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September 2018
09/28/2018
September 2018 Board Highlights
09/25/2018
Educational Master Plan: Future Ready D36: Community Survey Results (Fallon Research & Communications, Inc.) (1.13 MB)
09/20/2018
09/18/2018
Board Memo (09/18) (137.68 KB)
09/07/2018
Learners (6.72 MB)
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August 2018
08/31/2018
A Letter from the Superintendent
08/29/2018
08/21/2018
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Board Update Presentation (2.78 MB)
Evolution of Educational Master Facility Plan (172.82 KB)
Educational Master Facility Plan: School Board Working Assumptions (341.67 KB)
EMFP Preliminary Timeline 2018-2019 (209.04 KB)
Board Memo (08/18) (122.72 KB)
08/17/2018
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June 2018
06/11/2018
06/06/2018
Board Presentation (3.86 MB)
Future Ready D36 Board Memo (702.76 KB)
06/01/2018
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May 2018
05/30/2018
Core Team agenda (66.46 KB)
05/29/2018
05/24/2018
Core Team agenda (67.34 KB)
05/22/2018
Future Ready D36 Board Memo (264.99 KB)
05/18/2018
05/14/2018
Core Team agenda (77.49 KB)
05/10/2018
Recap of May 8 Special School Board Meeting
Financial Overview of Future Ready D36 concepts under consideration
05/08/2018
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April 2018
04/30/2018
Core Team Agenda (67.64 KB)
04/27/2018
04/24/2018
Comparison of Estimated Costs (71.42 KB)
Community Survey Summary - April 2018 (99.23 KB)
Staff Survey Summary - April 2018 (117.4 KB)
Future Ready D36 April Educational Master Facility Plan Cost - Board Presentation (5.6 MB)
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Video of Presentation
Future Ready D36 April Board Presentation - How Space is a Valuable Resource for Teaching and Learning (3.54 MB)04/23/2018
Spring 2018 Survey Results-At-A-Glance Analysis (144.25 KB)
Future Ready D36 Board Memo (334.23 KB)
04/19/2018
04/16/2018
Core Team Agenda (62.63 KB)
04/09/2018
Core Team Agenda (78.4 KB)
04/05/2018
Community Engagement Session Poster - April 13, 2018 (1.18 MB)
04/03/2018
Core Team Agenda (63.43 KB)
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March 2018
03/20/2018
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Video of Presentation
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Presentation (112 KB)
03/17/2018
Future Ready D36 Spring Survey Postcard (1.19 MB)
03/12/2018
Overview of Concepts Presented on March 12 (286.64 KB)
Special Board Meeting Presentation-Future Ready D36 Concepts (5.57 MB)
Video of Special Board Meeting - March 12, 2018
03/07/2018
Letter from the Superintendent...Please Attend Special Board Meeting on March 12
Future Ready D36 Special Board Meeting Flyer (790.08 KB)
03/05/2018
Core Team Agenda (23.77 KB)
03/02/2018
Future Ready D36 Special Board Meeting Postcard (1.42 MB)
03/01/2018
Core Team Agenda (61.31 KB)
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February 2018
02/27/2018
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Video of Presentation
02/27/2018
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Presentation (986.88 KB)
02/27/2018
Future Ready D36 Board Memo (250.01 KB)
02/22/2018
Core Team Agenda (72 KB)
02/08/2018
Core Team Agenda (78.73 KB)
02/02/2018
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January 2018
01/30/2018
Board Memo: Future Ready D36 Update (216.35 KB)
Future Ready D36 Community Survey, January 2018 (58.98 KB)
Future Ready D36 Staff Survey, January 2018 (54.1 KB)
01/26/2018
Core Team Agenda (84.08 KB)
01/25/2018
Future Ready D36 Message from the Superintendent in the Winnetka Wire
01/23/2018
Future Ready D36 Community Outreach Event
01/12/2018
Message from Superintendent Kocanda on Future Ready D36 Survey
Future Ready D36 Survey Postcard (1.66 MB)
Future Ready D36 Survey Press Release (405.28 KB)
01/10/2018
Core Team Meeting Minutes - January 10, 2018 (122.04 KB)
Core Team Agenda (62.63 KB)
2017
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December 2017
12/19/2017
Board Memo (12/17) (95.31 KB)
Video of Board Presentation: Future Ready D36 Update
Board Presentation: Future Ready D36 Update (7.21 MB)
District 36 Sustainability Values Analysis (3.42 MB)
12/15/2017
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November 2017
11/14/2017
Board Presentation: Future Ready D36 Update (4.9 MB)
Video of Board Presentation: Future Ready D36 Update
11/13/2017
Core Team Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2017 (110.32 KB)
Core Team Agenda (68.36 KB)
11/10/2017
Video of Chicagoland Site Visits
November Winnetka Wire
11/09/2017
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October 2017
10/24/2017
"Global Perspectives" Presentation, Oct 24, Evening Session
"Global Perspectives" Presentation (7.75 MB)
"Global Perspectives" Presentation, Oct 24, Morning Session
10/18/2017
Core Team Bios (114.05 KB)
10/17/2017
Board Presentation: Future Ready D36 Update (3.92 MB)
Video of Board Presentation: Future Ready D36 Update
10/13/2017
Future Ready D36 Global Perspectives postcard (159.39 KB)
10/05/2017
Core Team Meeting Minutes - October 5, 2017 (135.23 KB)
Core Team Agenda (57 KB)
10/03/2017
Video of Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Greeley School
Greeley School Facility Assessment Snapshot (2.5 MB)
Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Greeley School (3.38 MB)
Future Ready D36-Global Perspectives Press Release (95.15 KB)
10/02/2017
Future Ready D36 Core Team Members 2017-2018 (87.91 KB)
Hubbard Woods School Facility Assessment Snapshot (2.5 MB)
Video of Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Hubbard Woods School
Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Hubbard Woods School (3.32 MB)
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September 2017
09/27/2017
Carleton Washburne School Facility Assessment Snapshot (348.9 KB)
Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Carleton Washburne School (4.21 MB)
Video of Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Carleton Washburne School
09/26/2017
Crow Island School Facility Assessment Snapshot (2.45 MB)
Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Crow Island School (4.95 MB)
Video of Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to Crow Island School
09/25/2017
The Skokie School Facility Assessment Snapshot (462.48 KB)
Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to The Skokie School (7.84 MB)
Video of Future Ready D36 Community Presentation Specific to The Skokie School
09/19/2017
Video of Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Board Presentation
Educational Master Facility Plan: Future Ready D36 Board Presentation (3.36 MB)
Reminder on Core Team Application Deadline & Community Presentations (299.88 KB)
09/15/2017
Future Ready D36 Overview in The Winnetka Wire (1.27 MB)
09/11/2017
Future Ready D36 Core Team Application & Community Presentation Press Release (86.51 KB)
09/08/2017
Letter from the Superintendent Regarding Core Team Application Process (87.8 KB)
Future Ready D36 Postcard to the Winnetka Community (2.53 MB)
09/06/2017
Community Presentations flyer (100.35 KB)
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August 2017
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July 2017
07/14/2017
DLR Press Release (194.79 KB)
Anticipated Milestone Activity Calendar (182.14 KB)
Educational Master Facility Plan Process (171.04 KB)